Have you ever wished you were in a mental institution prior to the 1800s? No? Me either. Turns out mental health care has come a long way in regards to just about everything. This week, listen in as the dynamic trio Professor Michael Drane, UPC Admin Andy Baker, and Grad Student/Researcher Ashley Haynes-Gibson discuss the type of mental health treatment that was available, how the mentally ill were viewed by society, famous artist’s and monarchs who were rumored to be mentally unwell, and more! Stay safe out there friends, and we hope you enjoy the show.                                              * * * Follow us on all platforms at @upcpodcast Unpopular Culture Podcast is a Forensic Psychology podcast created and hosted by Professor & Psychotherapist Michael Drane. Working with a team of professionals, he seeks to shine a light into the broken underbelly of society. Listen as he explores subjects like: True Crime: Serial Killers, Murders, Stalkers, Cults, Forensic Analysis Psychology: Mental Illness, Personality Disorders, Social Phenomenon, Mob Mentality, Psychosis Culture: Sexuality, Satanic Panic, Relationships, TV Analysis, Movie Analysis, Character Analysis We are an independent psychology podcast. Help us keep UPC free of ads and on the air by supporting the show. Additionally, gain access to our "Stalkers Only" archive, and help be a part of the creative process. Support the Show! —> patreon.com/upcpodcast